Literary Terms Review

The logical sequence of events that develops a story.

• Plot

• Theme

• Characterization

• Protagonist

The time and place in which a story takes place.

• Setting

• Plot

• Theme

• Foreshadowing

A category used to classify literary works.

• Genre

• Tone

• Mood

• Alliteration

The central idea or concept of the story.

• Theme

• Genre

• Antogonist

• Hyperbole

When the author uses details to teach the reader about a character.

• Characterization

• Protagonist

• Antagonist

• Narrator

The main character of the story, novel, or play.

• Protagonist

• Antagonist

• Narrator

• Characterization

The character in conflict with the protagonist.

• Antagonist

• Narrator

• Characterization

• Conflict

The person or being who tells the story.

• Narrator

• Characterization

• Conflict

• Simile

The issue in a narrative around which the whole story takes place.

• Conflict

• Protagonist

• Antagonist

• Metaphor

The general attitude of the narrative

• Mood

• Tone

• Imagery

• Plot